Lethal Comedy 2 Collingwood Live & Original is breaking new ground! Beyond music, we're thrilled to celebrate original art in all forms. And guess what's next? Live & Original Presents Lethal Comedy 2! Join us for a hilarious night on February 24th at the Simcoe Street Theatre. Featuring Collingwood’s talented Daniel Shaw, alongside rising stars Abbas Wahab and Jordan Policicchio.…
Burlesque Student ShowcaseWelcome to Kat’s Meow Beautiful Burlesque’s first-ever Student Showcase!These beautiful burlesque beauties have created their own unique pieces to perform just for you. The inspiration, the ideas, the movements, and the costumes come from their own imaginations. They have put it all together in a sexy, sultry package solely for your entertainment.For some, this is their first on-stage…
The Magnitude of All ThingsWhen Jennifer Abbott lost her sister to cancer, her sorrow opened her up to the profound gravity of climate breakdown. Abbott’s new documentary The Magnitude of All Things draws intimate parallels between the experiences of grief—both personal and planetary. Stories from the frontlines of climate change merge with recollections from the filmmaker’s childhood on Ontario’s Georgian Bay. What do these…
Live & Original Presents: Rachael Kilgour & Ian FisherRachael Kilgour and Ian Fisher present a night of songs in memory of their respective parents. With honesty, tenderness and a touch of humour, the songwriters each navigate the disorientation that comes with the death of a parent. More than a concert, their performance is an invitation to find connection and universality…
Laugha-Cadabra: Rob Fishbaum & Ian the MagicianStep into a world of wonder and laughter at the Simcoe Street Theatre in Collingwood for an unforgettable magic experience! Join us for a night of enchantment featuring two of Toronto's most exceptional magicians who will leave you mystified and delighted.Rob Fishbaum, also known as "Fish the Magish," will captivate you with his witty…
Red Dirt Skinners - SOLD OUT Described by Roots Music Canada as “The Pink Floyd of Folk Music” the Red Dirt Skinners are the multi-award winning, multi-instrumentalist husband and wife team of Rob and Sarah Skinner. The Skinners’ current album, Bear With Us, was listed in the highly regarded International Magazine, Music News, as one of their top 20 albums…
The Last Stand The Last Stand uses the flashpoint of B.C.’s Fairy Creek stand-off to examine the importance of keeping intact forest ecosystems. The film reveals the complexity of issues facing the world: the need to protect habitat, while balancing economies, jobs; and also recognizing the rights of First Nations people. Finally, The Last Stand looks at solutions...both to technological…
The Bluewater Jazz CollectiveIndulge your senses in an unforgettable evening with the sensational Bluewater Jazz Collective! Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Swing, Latin, and Smooth jazz as this dynamic ensemble breathes new life into timeless classics. Brace yourself for a high-energy performance that promises to captivate and exhilarate, leaving you with nothing short of ecstatic reviews. Featuring the…
Journey into the Arctic - SOLD OUTEmbark on an unforgettable journey into the Arctic with Collingwood paddler John Carswell at the upcoming event hosted by the Collingwood Paddling Club. Delve into two decades of exploration as Carswell shares captivating tales from his annual summer excursions to the Canadian High Arctic. From the breathtaking landscapes to the vibrant local communities and…
Sandra Battaglini’s Take it Ease TourSandra Battaglini has been described as one of the most unique voices on the comedy scene today. Outrageous and courageous, Sandra is on a whirlwind tour bringing her satirical brand of comedy to a town near you.Acclaimed for her cutting edge observational humour and captivating storytelling, Battaglini has established herself as a comedic force to…
CanFilmDay Presents ScarboroughDive into the vibrant world of Canadian cinema with the Collingwood Public Library's CanFilmDay celebration at the Simcoe Street Theatre! This year's 𝙁𝙍𝙀𝙀 film is 𝙎𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝, a captivating film adapted from Catherine Hernandez's acclaimed novel.𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺𝘚𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 delves into the lives of three resilient children from a low-income neighbourhood. Throughout the course of a school year, these youngsters…
The Seeds of Vandana Shiva This film is the story of how the willful daughter of a Himalayan forest conservator rose to prominence in the seed saving and organic food movements, and is inspiring an international crusade for change. Vandana speaks for an ecological vision for food and farming in which we can regenerate the environment and human democracies.…